“This first load out represents a significant milestone in the story of how, in just a few years, we have helped increase the UK economic benefit of lower cost Offshore Wind and help make the Humber region a hub for low-cost, green energy expertise.”

The first turbines were installed at Race Bank in May, with blades imported from overseas. To date, 25 turbines have been installed at the scheme, which is expected to be fully operational by 2018.

POWERING AHEAD: The first offshore wind turbine blades made in Hull are now ready for installation at Race Bank

Once completed, Race Bank will consist of 91 Siemens 6 megawatt (MW) turbines, with about two thirds (180) of the blades coming from the Siemens facility in Hull.

Matthew Wright, managing director for DONG Energy UK, said: “This is a fantastic moment, not just for Race Bank, but for the whole offshore wind industry in the U.K.

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“To see the first blades made in Hull now loaded out and ready for installation at our project really underlines the strength of the U.K. supply chain to support the growth of offshore wind in this country.

“When complete, Race Bank will be capable of powering over half a million homes with green energy and this is another major success story for offshore wind, bringing jobs and investment across the North of the U.K.”